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Maintenance Technician I

SALARY RANGE: 25 Non-exempt

$65,273 - $83,306 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor perform skilled work in the general repair and maintenance of treatment plants, well sites, distribution systems and other Agency facilities. Incumbents work on-call shifts, as scheduled. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  •  Perform a variety of general maintenance and repair work involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, roofing and cement work.
  • Paint buildings, equipment and piping, change locks; install/replace doors, screens and fences; remove graffiti.
  • Install and replace lighting bulbs in buildings, facility yards and remote sites.
  • Service evaporative coolers; perform plumbing repairs; repair roofs; build forms and mix and pour concrete.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Agency vehicles.
  • Assist in well and/or pipeline disinfection.
  • Repair, rebuild and/or replace pumping units of all sizes.
  •  Keep and maintain records related to work activities.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Agency employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described herein.

Experience:

  • One year of repair and maintenance construction experience including; carpentry, plumbing and mechanical work is desirable.
  • High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure / Certification:

  • Must have a Valid California driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class “A” license within two years.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain within two years, a State Water Resources Control Board Grade I Water Distribution certificate.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain within two years, a State Water Resources Control Board Grade II Water Treatment Operator certificate.

Knowledge of:

  • Basic techniques and methods of building maintenance work.
  • Basic use of computer applications to enter and retrieve data.

Skills to:

  • Use hand and power tools
  • Use standard computer applications

Ability to:

  • Perform semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of Agency facilities.
  • Know and understand operations and observe safety rules; analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; clearly explain jobs to others.
  • Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing repair/maintenance activities; lift and carry weight up to 90 pounds.
  • Use various hand and power tools and equipment.
  • Learn to operate a variety of mechanized equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, small cranes and other related equipment.
  • Learn to use basic welding and cutting techniques.
  • Use a computer to complete required reports related to work activities.
  • Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Work assigned shift schedules and be available to take on-call time. Some overtime work will be required.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Design and build electric systems.
  • Understand electronic circuitry and related systems.
  • Learn quickly and adapt to change.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships

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